Trade unions are no longer regarded by the general public as left dominated and are now seen as more moderate than at any time since opinion polling on the subject began 20 years "According to market research commissioned by that bastion of labour movement moderation, ine clab general union, sewe people (34 per cent) agree that most trade unions are control led by extremists and militants" than disagree (42 per cent). The positive lactor of +8 per cos of 20 per can in to ne contiin 1990.40 per cent in 1984 and -43 per cent under the last Labour government in 1979. Only 24 per cent ar reed with the old Tory chestnut that unions have "too much the lowest Toure recorded. Some 80 percent said yes to the question in 1979. Popular perceptions of "red moles were always wide of the results also tellect a very real drop instrike activity. Marxist influence and rank-and-file organisation. Other results are more encouraging tor us "militants and extremists Some E3 per cent of the public agreed with the POSSION Bad management Is more to blame than the trade unions for Britain's economic problems today". Only 14 per cent disagreed. PUBLIC LECTURE which led to the execution of the king and the establishment of of a Republic. Come and discuss the lessons of the 17th century revolution for today.
Speakers: TONY BENN MP Peter Purton Wednesday 27 January 7.30pm
Ealing Town Hall, Uxbridge Rd., Ealing Organised by Ealing Trades Council